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3 Min Read

Myth or fact? Only those providing care can enter billing codes

Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Myth or fact? Doctors must take lunch in the break room

Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?

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Administrative Burdens
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

“It’s a regulation,” administrators say. But sometimes it isn’t.

There are many physician tasks that have been misunderstood as regulatory requirements. Time to ask questions and do the homework—with the AMA’s help.

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Administrative Burdens
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Can FQHCs bill for more than one visit on the same day per patient?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about double billing at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Ask more about regulatory requirements

Find resources on how to reduce regulatory burden. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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5 Min Read

Is that really required? What doctors should ask about regulations

Health care organizations can change many of their time-wasting rules. An AMA playbook sets out the questions physicians should press administrators on.

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Administrative Burdens
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3 Min Read

Are only physicians and other billing health care professionals allowed to enter or change diagnosis and procedure codes?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about entering a diagnosis and procedure code. 

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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4 Min Read

On regulatory requirements, physicians should say: “Show me”

Nearly 80% of time-wasting rules can be changed by health care administrators. AMA playbook offers advice on how to change things.

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Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

Reducing Regulatory Burden Playbook

The Reducing Regulatory Burden Playbook seeks to clarify often misunderstood and overinterpreted regulations and offers strategies to reduce administrative burdens.

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